SocraticBallin22 wrote:I would bring in Thanasis to start the 3rd for some energy...

Thumpo won't be seeing any 3rd quarters during his 10 days.

crzymdups wrote:AA feeeeeeeling it. He's either totally off or totally on.

they were commenting about how he put in extra shooting during practice.

SocraticBallin22 wrote:Has anyone else noticed how our starting 5 defense is SO MUCH better in the last couple of games. Opposing pg's aren't breaking us down anymore. We held Golden State to their lowest point total for a quarter last game and the trend continues tonight. Give Gallo credit for playing really good defense; it's making a huge difference. Also, he is rebounding like a beast for the pg.

agree completely. but he needs to look for his offense as well...has he taken a single shot? for example...would he shoot more if AA was in a funk?

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NYK 20 BOS 21

SocraticBallin22 wrote:Has anyone else noticed how our starting 5 defense is SO MUCH better in the last couple of games. Opposing pg's aren't breaking us down anymore. We held Golden State to their lowest point total for a quarter last game and the trend continues tonight. Give Gallo credit for playing really good defense; it's making a huge difference. Also, he is rebounding like a beast for the pg.

Our defense has been one of the best in the NBA all year.

dk7th wrote:

Cartman718 wrote:

crzymdups wrote:AA feeeeeeeling it. He's either totally off or totally on.

they were commenting about how he put in extra shooting during practice.

if this is all he does he is a liability at ends of close games. lets see how tonight plays out. if it's close it will be interesting to see what his floor impact is. i predict it'll be minimal or negative. not rooting against him of course, but it's a trend.

like most players who have a decent defensive reputation (not stellar), i'd think the impact would be much better when he's shooting well. i think most of the other aspects would pick up for him

nixluva wrote:Knicks guards ALL need to learn the Floater or Tear Drop on drives.

Every point guard in the NBA should have a floater just like every big man should have a hook shot.

Cartman718 wrote:

nixluva wrote:Knicks guards ALL need to learn the Floater or Tear Drop on drives.

gallo has it but doesn't utilize it.

Jimmer has it and uses it very well. Give the man a chance!

Cartman718 wrote:

dk7th wrote:

Cartman718 wrote:

crzymdups wrote:AA feeeeeeeling it. He's either totally off or totally on.

they were commenting about how he put in extra shooting during practice.

if this is all he does he is a liability at ends of close games. lets see how tonight plays out. if it's close it will be interesting to see what his floor impact is. i predict it'll be minimal or negative. not rooting against him of course, but it's a trend.

like most players who have a decent defensive reputation (not stellar), i'd think the impact would be much better when he's shooting well. i think most of the other aspects would pick up for him

you really want a guy-- a knick-- to have his offense inspire his defense? i sure don't. that's just not the knick way. holzman said to frazier: clyde i want you to pick him up from the locker room.